Positions Open at UT Resource Recovery- PAID Positions
| Department | Facility Services | Number of Openings | 12 |
| Approximate Hours per Week | 10 | Hourly Wage | $8.50 |
| Supervisor’s Name | Lindsey Hutchison | Job Start Date | 9/1/17 |
Submit Cover Letter & Resume to Lindsey.Hutchison@austin.utexas.edu to apply.
Employer: UT Resource Recovery
Position Title: Resource Recovery Team Member
Description:
Resource Recovery is a branch within UT Facilities Services which encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Properties. Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, specifically with regards to reaching our 2020 Zero Waste goal to divert 90% of all materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include source reduction, recycling, and composting. As a result, we have the opportunity to partner and observe material processes across campus.
You would be a member of Resource Recovery’s student internship program. All of our student interns meet weekly as a team to share and learn and create synergy across our work. Additionally, Team Members will join a specific Project Team within Resource Recovery’s umbrella of work. Team Members are not expected to have any sustainability background – only interest in learning! Recent and anticipated Project Teams include:
Waste Audit: Gain hands-on experience through the assessment of campus’s trash and recycling streams
Outreach: Increase student awareness and knowledge with regards to reaching Zero Waste through planning of and participation in campus outreach events
E-Waste: Test and document functionality of Surplus electronics to support diversion through sale of these materials
Lab Equipment: Research, test, document and facilitate sales of Surplus laboratory equipment
Surplus Reuse Store: Organize and staff store events selling furniture and various items. Must be available to work particular Saturdays.
Education: Support specific campus buildings and occupants in achieving zero waste through staff trainings, regular feedback, etc.
Online Auction: Document Surplus items for online auction postings and facilitate customer pickup of purchases
The work schedule will vary based on Project Team but all efforts will be made to align with student schedules. Team Meetings will likely occur after 5pm on a weekday. Some weekend activities may be necessary but will be scheduled in advance. Most positions allow for much of the work to be completed on the student’s own time.
As a result of this experience, you will:
- Have a greater knowledge of sustainability considerations with regard to waste decrease and diversion
- Practice project management activities including planning, coordination, and implementation
- Enhance group work abilities
- Work with a variety of campus entities to achieve project goals
- Engage peers and staff to educate and motivate behavior change
Qualifications:
- Interest and/or experience in sustainability and willingness to learn about the inner workings of recycling, solid waste, and surplus
- Ability to maintain professionalism and represent the department well when communicating with faculty, staff, and students
- Timely and effective communication
- Punctual
- Ability to produce quality work individually and in teams
- Organized and adaptable
Supervisor’s Name: Lindsey Hutchison, Zero Waste Coordinator